Protection and restoration of damaged hair via a polyphenol complex by promoting mechanical strength, antistatic, and ultraviolet protection properties

HJ Won, TM Kim, I An, HJ Bae, SY Park - Biomimetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
In this study, we developed a hair-coating polyphenol complex (PPC) that showed ultraviolet
(UV) protection properties, antistatic features, and the capability to enhance the mechanical …

Decellularized Scaffolds of Nopal (Opuntia Ficus-indica) for Bioengineering in Regenerative Dentistry

RB Zamudio-Ceja, R Garcia-Contreras… - Journal of functional …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Opuntia Ficus-indica, or nopal, is traditionally used for its medicinal properties in Mexico.
This study aims to decellularize and characterize nopal (Opuntia Ficus-indica) scaffolds …

Non-collagenous protein analog-induced biomimetic mineralization strategy to restore the dentin interface

R Chen, Y Xie, L Ma, B Li, W Yao - Biomedical Physics & …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Dentin biomineralization is a gene-regulated, cytokine-mediated, programmed process by
mineralized cells to form highly ordered hydroxyapatite (HAP) crystals encapsulating dentin …

Epigallocatechin gallate-immobilized antimicrobial resin with rechargeable fluorinated synergistic composite for enhanced caries control

KH Lee, CY Wang, YR Tsai, SY Huang, WT Huang… - Dental Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives Given the global prevalence of dental caries, impacting 2.5 billion individuals, the
development of sophisticated prevention filling materials is crucial. Streptococcus mutans …

Adhesive Performance of Pit and Fissure Sealants on Deproteinized Enamel with Different Proteolytic Agents: In Vitro Study

LF García-Mota, MÁ Fernández-Barrera… - Dentistry …, 2024 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The objective of this work was to assess the efficacy of different proteolytic agents on the
bond strength of pit and fissure sealants to bovine enamel. Eighty-four bovine enamel …

Cytotoxicity, Differentiation, and Biocompatibility of Root-End Filling: A Comprehensive Study

I Jimenez-Bueno, R Garcia-Contreras… - Biomimetics, 2023 - mdpi.com
Assessing the biocompatibility of endodontic root-end filling materials through cell line
responses is both essential and of utmost importance. This study aimed to the cytotoxicity of …

Assessment of cytotoxicity, odontoblast-like differentiation, shear bond strength, and microhardness of four orthodontic adhesive composites

D Bautista-Martinez, RJ Scougall-Vilchis… - Journal of Oral …, 2024 - jstage.jst.go.jp
Purpose: To determine and compare the cytotoxicity, odontoblast-like differentiation, shear
bond strength (SBS) and Vickers microhardness of four commercial light-cured orthodontic …

Salivary levels of inflammatory and anti-inflammatory biomarkers in periodontitis patients with and without acute myocardial infarction: implications for cardiovascular …

S Varma, B Thomas, K Subrahmanyam… - Frontiers in oral …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Periodontitis is initiated by a dysbiotic activity and furthermore leads to a
chronic inflammatory response. The presence of pro-inflammatory markers plays an …